Farmington Valley-The Simsbury Farmers’ Market, will be kicking off its expanded second season on Thursday June 4th from 2:00-6:00pm. Opening day at one of Connecticut's largest & most diverse markets, will feature over 40 local vendors, live music and kids crafts. There will be an outstanding variety of organic and/or locally grown greens, early strawberries, artisan breads, baked goods, cheeses, honey, gourmet foods, locally roasted organic coffee, gluten free foods, garden plants, vegetable seedlings, locally made ice cream and kettle corn. Costumed characters Nellie the cow and Willey the Pig will be handing out seed packets and providing photo opportunities.
The Market, which has quickly become a welcome and important community tradition, will be held every Thursday 2-6pm June 4th –October 22 rain or shine outdoors on the green at Simsmore Square, 540 Hopmeadow St (Rt 10/202) Simsbury, CT. Every market will offer a large selection of locally grown seasonal produce, food/ beverage sampling, live music, children’s crafts, cooking or pottery demonstrations, ask the health practitioner booth and costumed characters.
According to local business owner and founder of the Simsbury Farmers Market, Sherri Flaminio “The goal of our market is to provide a central place where people can find and purchase almost anything that is grown within the state of Connecticut. We are a producer only market, so our farmers grow their own. This means the consumer is able to obtain the safest and freshest foods available. The Simsbury Farmers Market is a community centered market where people can socialize, visit with and ask questions to the growers, learn how to enhance their health, enjoy live music and participate in activities. The market is 100% volunteer run and it is free to attend”.
For info www.simsburyfarmmarket.com or call 860-735-6530
Dadpalooza 2009 Rocks Simsbury Farmers Market
Farmington Valley-The Simsbury Farmers’ Market, will be hosting its first annual Dadpalooza Festival on Thursday June 18th from 2:00-7:00pm. The Festival includes Beer Tasting compliments of Thomas Hooker Brewing Company located in Bloomfield CT, who grow their hops locally, live music featuring Eh Steve and The Melon Farmers and fun family events all day long!
Throughout the festival, our farmers market vendors will be teaming up to create market specials and to serve up some of Dad’s favorites including: chili, BBQ, dogs, strawberry shortcake, pies by the slice, ice cream and food sampling. Costumed characters Nellie the cow and Willey the Pig will be there to greet everyone and providing photo opportunities. Giggles Party and Play will be hosting the craft booth where kids can make something for Dad and stop by the market information booth for a Dadpalooza sticker! This event is free and open to the public. Dadpalooza will be held Thursday 2-7pm June 18th rain or shine outdoors on the green at Simsmore Square, 540 Hopmeadow St (Rt 10/202) Simsbury, CT. \
For info www.simsburyfarmmarket.com or call 860-735-6530